Shop Overview
New South Travelmart is your classic “saved my trip” convenience shop at Charleston International Airport (CHS), built for quick, practical purchases: bottled drinks, grab-and-go snacks, reading material, and the small travel essentials most people forget until they’re already at the gate. It’s especially handy for topping up before a short connection or a late departure when options elsewhere may be busy.
Expect a familiar airport-market mix rather than a single-brand boutique. The experience is typically fast and transactional—open shelving, easy browsing, and a checkout designed to keep lines moving. Stock can rotate with seasonality and flight schedules, but the core focus remains convenience, portability, and items that pass easily through carry-on.
What to Buy
- Best sellers for the flight: bottled water, soft drinks, energy drinks, chips, candy, gum, and ready-to-eat snacks that won’t make a mess in your seat pocket.
- Travel essentials: basic toiletries (think toothpaste, deodorant, wipes), pain relief and common OTC items, tissues, hand sanitizer, and simple charging cords or adapters when you’re in a pinch.
- Last-minute reading: magazines and easy airport reads (availability varies), ideal if you don’t want to hunt for a larger bookstore-style shop.
- Regional/“New South” picks: look for Southern-leaning treats or small giftable snacks (when stocked). These are great for bringing a lightweight “Charleston-area” taste onboard without committing to a fragile souvenir.
Price notes: like most airport convenience stores, expect a premium versus off-airport supermarkets and pharmacies. This is not a duty-free concept, so there are no duty-free savings; the value is speed and access after security.
Location & Hours
Location: Airside (post-security) at Charleston International Airport (CHS). Once you clear TSA, follow the main passenger flow toward the gate areas; New South Travelmart is positioned to serve travelers heading to departures and is easiest to visit while walking to your gate rather than backtracking.
Security: After security (post-TSA), so it’s ideal for items you want to carry onto the aircraft—especially drinks you can’t bring through the checkpoint.
Hours: Hours can vary by day and flight schedule. For the most accurate timing, confirm on airport signage or the airport’s directory on the day of travel.
- Peak times: early mornings (first bank of departures) and late afternoons/early evenings (commuter and leisure waves).
- Quieter times: mid-morning and mid-day between departure peaks—best if you want a faster checkout.
Shopping Tips
- Not duty-free: standard local taxes/pricing apply. If you’re specifically seeking duty-free alcohol, tobacco, or luxury cosmetics, you’ll need a dedicated duty-free shop (not this store).
- Grab drinks after TSA: buy water and beverages here to avoid disposing of liquids at security.
- Reserve & collect: typically not offered for convenience travel marts; plan to purchase in person.
- Returns/exchanges: policies vary by operator and item type. Keep your receipt and ask at checkout—especially for electronics accessories or higher-priced items.
- Payment: expect major credit/debit cards and mobile wallets; carry a small amount of cash as backup just in case systems are offline.
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